Medicare Procedure and Patient Information
2012 Medicare Procedure Volume
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wilson Zachary Ray, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 26 |
|---|
Dr. Wilson Zachary Ray, MD, MBA is a spine surgeon in Saint Louis, MO specializing in spine surgery and neurosurgery. He graduated from University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine in 2004 and has 22 years of experience. Dr. Wilson Zachary Ray, MD, MBA is affiliated with WashU Medicine.
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In 2024, Dr. Wilson Zachary Ray, MD, MBA performed more cervical spine surgery, decompressive cervical laminectomy, and spinal decompression surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Missouri.
In 2024, Dr. Wilson Zachary Ray, MD, MBA performed more laminectomy, laminectomy with foraminotomy and facetectomy, spinal fusion, and spinal procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Missouri.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wilson Zachary Ray, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 26 |
|---|
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wilson Zachary Ray, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 117 |
|---|
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wilson Zachary Ray, MD, MBA.
| Male | 40 |
|---|---|
| Female | 59 |
| From 65 to 74 | 40 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 0 |
| 85 and over | 0 |
| Less than 65 | 40 |
| Hypertension | 62 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 49 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 34 |
| Depression | 43 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 19 |
| Asthma | 0 |
| Osteoperosis | 0 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 0 |
| Heart Failure | 16 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 15 |
| Diabetes | 33 |
| Dementia | 0 |
| Cancer | 0 |
The top procedures that Dr. Wilson Zachary Ray, MD, MBA treated as a spine surgeon in Saint Louis, MO during 2014 were spinal procedures, neck surgery, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) and nerve procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wilson Zachary Ray, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.
| arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) | 28 |
|---|---|
| decompression surgery | 13 |
| doctor visit | 163 |
| neck surgery | 28 |
| nerve procedures | 13 |
| spinal procedures | 57 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wilson Zachary Ray, MD, MBA.
| Male | 62 |
|---|---|
| Female | 76 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 118 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 55 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 0 |
| 85 and over | 0 |
| Less than 65 | 50 |
| Hypertension | 72 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 51 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 42 |
| Depression | 37 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 27 |
| Asthma | 8 |
| Osteoperosis | 12 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 14 |
| Heart Failure | 21 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 18 |
| Diabetes | 36 |
| Dementia | 0 |
| Cancer | 12 |
The top procedures that Dr. Wilson Zachary Ray, MD, MBA treated as a spine surgeon in Saint Louis, MO during 2015 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and neck surgery.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wilson Zachary Ray, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.
| arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) | 17 |
|---|---|
| decompression surgery | 17 |
| doctor visit | 88 |
| neck surgery | 17 |
| nerve procedures | 17 |
| spinal procedures | 34 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wilson Zachary Ray, MD, MBA.
| Male | 192 |
|---|---|
| Female | 186 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 316 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 176 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 0 |
| 85 and over | 0 |
| Less than 65 | 122 |
| Hypertension | 69 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 53 |
| Stroke | 10 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 38 |
| Depression | 40 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 22 |
| Asthma | 13 |
| Osteoperosis | 8 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 8 |
| Heart Failure | 19 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 18 |
| Diabetes | 32 |
| Dementia | 8 |
| Cancer | 13 |
The top procedures that Dr. Wilson Zachary Ray, MD, MBA treated as a spine surgeon in Saint Louis, MO during 2016 were neck surgery, spinal procedures, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) and nerve procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wilson Zachary Ray, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.
| arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) | 24 |
|---|---|
| decompression surgery | 12 |
| doctor visit | 219 |
| neck surgery | 24 |
| nerve procedures | 12 |
| spinal procedures | 24 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wilson Zachary Ray, MD, MBA.
| Male | 116 |
|---|---|
| Female | 81 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 166 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 88 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 0 |
| 85 and over | 0 |
| Less than 65 | 57 |
| Hypertension | 74 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 56 |
| Stroke | 6 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 38 |
| Depression | 30 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 28 |
| Asthma | 17 |
| Osteoperosis | 10 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 11 |
| Heart Failure | 23 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 15 |
| Diabetes | 28 |
| Dementia | 8 |
| Cancer | 14 |
The top procedures that Dr. Wilson Zachary Ray, MD, MBA treated as a spine surgeon in Saint Louis, MO during 2017 were spinal procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wilson Zachary Ray, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 234 |
|---|---|
| spinal procedures | 14 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wilson Zachary Ray, MD, MBA.
| Male | 132 |
|---|---|
| Female | 69 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 171 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 90 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 0 |
| 85 and over | 0 |
| Less than 65 | 58 |
| Hypertension | 70 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 55 |
| Stroke | 5 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 37 |
| Depression | 34 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 29 |
| Asthma | 11 |
| Osteoperosis | 7 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 8 |
| Heart Failure | 18 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 17 |
| Diabetes | 29 |
| Dementia | 9 |
| Cancer | 9 |
The top procedures that Dr. Wilson Zachary Ray, MD, MBA treated as a spine surgeon in Saint Louis, MO during 2018 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and neck surgery.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wilson Zachary Ray, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.
| arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) | 17 |
|---|---|
| decompression surgery | 28 |
| doctor visit | 259 |
| neck surgery | 17 |
| nerve procedures | 28 |
| spinal procedures | 79 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wilson Zachary Ray, MD, MBA.
| Male | 137 |
|---|---|
| Female | 95 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 201 |
|---|---|
| Black | 19 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 115 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 54 |
| 85 and over | 11 |
| Less than 65 | 52 |
| Hypertension | 69 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 59 |
| Stroke | 6 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 34 |
| Depression | 31 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 34 |
| Asthma | 9 |
| Osteoperosis | 11 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 10 |
| Heart Failure | 20 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 17 |
| Diabetes | 34 |
| Dementia | 8 |
| Cancer | 8 |
The top procedures that Dr. Wilson Zachary Ray, MD, MBA treated as a spine surgeon in Saint Louis, MO during 2019 were spinal procedures, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery), nerve procedures and decompression surgery.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wilson Zachary Ray, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.
| arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) | 54 |
|---|---|
| decompression surgery | 29 |
| doctor visit | 261 |
| hospital care | 12 |
| inpatient care | 12 |
| minimally invasive procedures | 13 |
| neck surgery | 29 |
| nerve procedures | 29 |
| spinal procedures | 123 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wilson Zachary Ray, MD, MBA.
| Male | 148 |
|---|---|
| Female | 102 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 213 |
|---|---|
| Black | 22 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 118 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 65 |
| 85 and over | 0 |
| Less than 65 | 0 |
| Hypertension | 70 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 58 |
| Stroke | 6 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 32 |
| Depression | 37 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 36 |
| Asthma | 7 |
| Osteoperosis | 8 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 10 |
| Heart Failure | 18 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 18 |
| Diabetes | 33 |
| Dementia | 12 |
| Cancer | 11 |
The top procedures that Dr. Wilson Zachary Ray, MD, MBA treated as a spine surgeon in Saint Louis, MO during 2020 were spinal procedures, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery), neck surgery and nerve procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wilson Zachary Ray, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.
| arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) | 58 |
|---|---|
| decompression surgery | 27 |
| doctor visit | 170 |
| minimally invasive procedures | 12 |
| neck surgery | 49 |
| nerve procedures | 27 |
| spinal procedures | 141 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wilson Zachary Ray, MD, MBA.
| Male | 137 |
|---|---|
| Female | 88 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 192 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 118 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 53 |
| 85 and over | 0 |
| Less than 65 | 0 |
| Hypertension | 68 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 56 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 32 |
| Depression | 34 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 24 |
| Asthma | 6 |
| Osteoperosis | 9 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 8 |
| Heart Failure | 16 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 16 |
| Diabetes | 27 |
| Dementia | 12 |
| Cancer | 14 |
The top procedures that Dr. Wilson Zachary Ray, MD, MBA treated as a spine surgeon in Saint Louis, MO during 2021 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and neck surgery.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wilson Zachary Ray, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.
| arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) | 22 |
|---|---|
| decompression surgery | 38 |
| doctor visit | 137 |
| neck surgery | 22 |
| nerve procedures | 38 |
| spinal procedures | 90 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wilson Zachary Ray, MD, MBA.
| Male | 104 |
|---|---|
| Female | 90 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 173 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 105 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 43 |
| 85 and over | 0 |
| Less than 65 | 0 |
| Hypertension | 71 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 64 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 33 |
| Depression | 40 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 29 |
| Asthma | 9 |
| Osteoperosis | 16 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 7 |
| Heart Failure | 13 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 14 |
| Diabetes | 30 |
| Dementia | 18 |
| Cancer | 14 |
The top procedures that Dr. Wilson Zachary Ray, MD, MBA treated as a spine surgeon in Saint Louis, MO during 2022 were spinal procedures, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery), nerve procedures and decompression surgery.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wilson Zachary Ray, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.
| arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) | 46 |
|---|---|
| decompression surgery | 40 |
| doctor visit | 124 |
| neck surgery | 32 |
| nerve procedures | 40 |
| spinal procedures | 122 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wilson Zachary Ray, MD, MBA.
| Male | 102 |
|---|---|
| Female | 68 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 155 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 89 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 56 |
| 85 and over | 0 |
| Less than 65 | 0 |
| Hypertension | 75 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 75 |
| Stroke | 6 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 31 |
| Depression | 31 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 21 |
| Asthma | 11 |
| Osteoperosis | 15 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 12 |
| Heart Failure | 11 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 14 |
| Diabetes | 34 |
| Dementia | 8 |
| Cancer | 15 |
The top procedures that Dr. Wilson Zachary Ray, MD, MBA treated as a spine surgeon in Saint Louis, MO during 2023 were spinal procedures, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery), neck surgery and nerve procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wilson Zachary Ray, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.
| arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) | 63 |
|---|---|
| decompression surgery | 51 |
| doctor visit | 95 |
| minimally invasive procedures | 14 |
| neck surgery | 56 |
| nerve procedures | 51 |
| spinal procedures | 153 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wilson Zachary Ray, MD, MBA.
| Male | 93 |
|---|---|
| Female | 64 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 140 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 85 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 42 |
| 85 and over | 0 |
| Less than 65 | 0 |
| Hypertension | 75 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 75 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 27 |
| Depression | 36 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 20 |
| Asthma | 12 |
| Osteoperosis | 18 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 13 |
| Heart Failure | 15 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 12 |
| Diabetes | 25 |
| Dementia | 0 |
| Cancer | 18 |
The top procedures that Dr. Wilson Zachary Ray, MD, MBA treated as a spine surgeon in Saint Louis, MO during 2024 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and neck surgery.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wilson Zachary Ray, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.
| arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) | 48 |
|---|---|
| decompression surgery | 55 |
| doctor visit | 104 |
| neck surgery | 52 |
| nerve procedures | 55 |
| spinal procedures | 143 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wilson Zachary Ray, MD, MBA.
| Male | 92 |
|---|---|
| Female | 80 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 151 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 94 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 60 |
| 85 and over | 0 |
| Less than 65 | 0 |
| Hypertension | 75 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 75 |
| Stroke | 6 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 30 |
| Depression | 31 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 18 |
| Asthma | 13 |
| Osteoperosis | 15 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 15 |
| Heart Failure | 16 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 17 |
| Diabetes | 30 |
| Dementia | 7 |
| Cancer | 17 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wilson Zachary Ray, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Wilson Zachary Ray, MD, MBA treated as a spine surgeon in Saint Louis, MO were spinal procedures, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery), neck surgery and nerve procedures.
| arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) | 37 |
|---|---|
| decompression surgery | 31 |
| doctor visit | 153 |
| hospital care | 12 |
| inpatient care | 12 |
| minimally invasive procedures | 13 |
| neck surgery | 32 |
| nerve procedures | 31 |
| spinal procedures | 89 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wilson Zachary Ray, MD, MBA.
| Male | 104 |
|---|---|
| Female | 81 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
|---|---|
| Asian / Pacific Islander | 0 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 153 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Native American / Alaskan Native | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| 75 to 84 | 28 |
|---|---|
| 85 and over | 0 |
| Less than 65 | 29 |
| 65 to 74 | 90 |
The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Wilson Zachary Ray, MD, MBA treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.
| Hypertension | 65 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 55 |
| Stroke | 3 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 31 |
| Depression | 32 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 23 |
| Asthma | 8 |
| Osteoporosis | 9 |
| Heart Failure | 15 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 14 |
| Diabetes | 28 |
| Atrial Fibrillation | 8 |
| Cancer | 11 |
| Dementia | 6 |
Dr. Wilson Zachary Ray, MD, MBA graduated from University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine in 2004. He completed residency at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. He is certified by the Board Certification: Neurological Surgery and has a state license in Missouri.
Medical School: University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine (2004)
Residency: Barnes-Jewish Hospital (2011)
Board Certification: Board Certification: Neurological Surgery
Licensed In: Missouri
Dr. Wilson Zachary Ray, MD, MBA has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.97 out of 5 stars based on 64 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Wilson Zachary Ray, MD, MBA from all over the web to help you find the right in Saint Louis, MO.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Wilson Zachary Ray, MD, MBA. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
| Globus Medical, Inc. |
$486,485
Altera $87,787 |
CREO MIS $54,132 |
Excelsius GPS $51,045 |
ExcelsiusGPS Robotic Navigation System $32,217 |
SECURE-C $29,850 |
Other $231,453 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Device Business Services, Inc. |
$144,957
EXPEDIUM $70,911 |
VIPER $50,107 |
ACIS $11,384 |
CONDUIT $2,604 |
ZERO-P $1,112 |
Other $8,839 |
| DePuy Synthes Products, Inc. |
$31,483
EXPEDIUM $7,965 |
CONDUIT $49 |
$23,469 |
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| DePuy Orthopaedics Inc. |
$27,307
Spine $20,418 |
MOUNTAINEER $6,550 |
Neurosurgery $148 |
MIS $128 |
VBA $48 |
Other $15 |
| Expanding Innovations, Inc. |
$25,210
X-PAC $25,210 |
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| Other |
$112,934
X-PAC $20,231 |
Exparel $10,763 |
VIPER $10,421 |
BMAC $5,706 |
Spine $5,575 |
Other $60,237 |
| Consulting Fee | $454,684 |
|---|---|
| Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program | $229,200 |
| Travel and Lodging | $105,055 |
| Royalty or License | $21,219 |
| Food and Beverage | $16,251 |
| Other | $1,967 |
Dr. Wilson Zachary Ray, MD, MBA has received 106 research payments totaling $310,543.
This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Wilson Zachary Ray, MD, MBA.
| Expanding Innovations, Inc. | 2025 | $53,498.90 | Physician Covered Recipient | None |
| Expanding Innovations, Inc. | 2024 | $39,692.90 | Physician Covered Recipient | None |
| Expanding Innovations, Inc. | 2023 | $29,458.00 | Physician Covered Recipient | Restricted Stock Award per consultant agreement. |
| Acera Surgical, Inc. | 2019 | $22,231.25 | Physician Covered Recipient | Common shares |
| Exapnding Innovations, Inc. | 2022 | $19,750.00 | Physician Covered Recipient | Restricted Stock Award per consultant agreement. |
| Acera Surgical, Inc. | 2018 | $7,144.53 | Physician Covered Recipient | Stock Options |
| Exapnding Innovations, Inc. | 2021 | $2,500.00 | Physician Covered Recipient | Restricted Stock Award per consultant agreement. |
| Acera Surgical, Inc. | 2017 | $2,390.63 | Physician Covered Recipient | Option Grant |
Dr. Wilson Ray is a medical specialist in spine surgery and neurosurgery. Dr. Ray's average rating from his patients is 5.0 stars (out of 5). He is affiliated with Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital, Missouri Baptist Medical Center, and WashU Medicine. Before performing his residency at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Dr. Ray attended the University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine for medical school.